Supply chains have increased in both global scale and complexity, requiring the integration of multiple players in different corners of the world. The rise of lean manufacturing has led to more streamlined operations where each participant in the supply chain has only those components needed to complete its discrete task. These issues have become top drivers for logistics operators to achieve global supply chain visibility and improved coordination of handoffs.

SkyBitz solutions can help both shippers and third-party logistics companies (3PLs) across the globe to streamline business operations and enhance security. For shippers, the primary benefits are greater visibility that results in fewer supply chain disruptions and reductions in excess inventory. Similarly, 3PLs see the greatest return on investment (ROI) from visibility improvements across the supply chain that reduce operating costs and enhance accuracy of delivery and customer service.

Working with their own transportation assets or coordinating closely with carriers that utilize remote asset management, shippers and 3PLs can leverage the location and status information provided by SkyBitz to address the following types of applications:

• In-Transit Visibility

  By enabling visibility of assets and cargo while in transit, SkyBitz helps 3PLs to improve customer satisfaction and better support just-in-time logistics, while allowing shippers to increase reliability in the supply chain.

• Supply Chain Management

  By increasing the accuracy of information regarding shipment status, SkyBitz helps cut costs by reducing inventories and lead times, reducing direct goods transportation costs and supports continuous supply chain optimization.

• Safety & Security

  By constantly monitoring the location and status of shipment, SkyBitz provides enhanced security protection for high-value cargo, improves detection of other threats and improves stolen cargo recovery.

  Logistics services providers and shippers utilizing industry-leading remote asset management services from SkyBitz for transportation asset management, can establish continuous visibility of resources as they move across the entire supply chain in order to optimize delivery times, reduce unnecessary costs and react quickly to unexpected disruptions or new demands. More efficient supply chain operations quickly translate into faster and more dependable services that create competitive advantage and attract new customers, and produce internal efficiencies which result in lower operating costs.